7 best THCA flower strains to smoke this 420 and beyond

White Runtz THCA

$40.00 (3.5g)|31.55% THCA

White Runtz is one of the most highly demanded strains on Lucky Elk’s storied roster, a triumph of modern cannabis genetics that has propelled itself into the stratosphere in recent years. This icy purple beauty is a candy strain par excellence—a hybrid descended from Gelato and Zkittlez that boasts a sugar fruit and vanilla nose and a whisper smooth finish that consumers have been going crazy for since the strain arrived on the scene. White Runtz is a strain to savor, and Lucky Elk’s rendition is second to none.

1g, 3.5g, 7g, 14g | Gelato x Zkittlez

Gary Payton THCA

$35.00 (3.5g) | 32.27% THCA

This hall-of-fame THCA strain from United Strains of America is a juicy, social smoke, with giggly effects and a hefty potency. Beautifully balanced, Gary Payton relaxes the body and offers a euphoric, cerebral mood boost. Call your shot and add GP to your bag if you’re a fan of stone fruit, spice, and a locked-in buzz.

3.5g, 7g, 14g, 28g | the Y x Snowman

Ice Cream Cake THCA

$32.99 (3.5g) | 25.7% THCA

Ready to feel cozy? Grab yourself a slice of Ice Cream Cake. One of the best THCA strains coming from Indacloud, Ice Cream Cake invites you in with sweet, creamy vanilla aromas and sits you down with a big portion of relaxation. This indulgent strain can encourage hungry, sedating effects best for nights in, but brings a strong creative spark that’s right at home with finishing a project, listening to music with friends, or watching a trippy movie.

3.5g, 7g | Gelato #33 x Wedding Cake

Mr. Nasty THCA

$24.99 (3.5g) | 36.93% THCA

We love this bold and funky Mr. Nasty THCA strain from Bay Smokes for its genius mix of garlic, earthy notes from GMO Cookies, and tropical sweetness from Tropicana Cookies. The dense, chunky nugs are coated in a thick layer of frosty trichomes with deep greens and vibrant oranges that are eye-popping right out of the bag. Mr. Nasty delivers a balanced high that pairs full-body relaxation with a social, creative head-high.

3.5g, 7g, 14g, 28g | GMO Cookies x Tropicana Cookies

GG4 THCA

$15.00 (3.5g) | 26.93% THCA

Real smokers rejoice: this famous indica-leaning hybrid, GG4 from Pinnacle Hemp, isn’t afraid to be loud and proud. This strain introduces itself with a heavy-hitting, whiff of earthy skunk that separates those who truly appreciate the dankness from those who don’t. This strain is known to bring on major bliss and melt stress away, gluing you to the couch or nearest couch-shaped object. GG4 hits with a hefty dose of full-body relaxation, so assemble your snacks, pick your movie, or load your game now, because once you pack this bowl, you’re gonna be locked in for the night.

1g, 3.5g, 7g, 14g, 28g | Sour Dubb X Chocolate Diesel

Astro Pop THCA

$32.00 (3.5g) | 20.8% THCA

Pure Roots Botanicals knocks it into the stratosphere with this organically grown THCA strain that combines an uplifting head-high with waves of physical relaxation. Astro Pop is a tangy, sweet treat with a subtly earthy nose and balanced head and body effects. Its combination of clarity and calm makes it an ideal daytime smoke that won’t land you somewhere on Mars.

3.5g, 7g, 28g | Apples & Bananas x Grape Gasoline

Sour Diesel THCA

$35.00 (3.5g) | 29.3% THCA

Arete knows how to play the hits. Sour Diesel is an all-time favorite 90/10 sativa-dominant strain that’s earned household name status, and Arete’s rendition is one of the finest in the hemp world. Sour Diesel is aptly named—it’s got an attention-grabbing sour and diesel nose that turns heads and makes any other name unthinkable. The iconic strain is a cross between Chemdawg and Super Skunk, an impressive pedigree where the strain gets its distinctive scent and rugged good looks.

3.5g, 7g, 14g, 28g | Chemdawg x Super Skunk

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